The Conjure-Man Dies
novel by Fisher
Quick Summary
The Conjure-Man Dies (1932) is a mystery novel by Rudolph Fisher, a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Set in Harlem, the novel features an all-Black cast and incorporates elements of African rituals and a mysterious murder. It is recognized as the first African American detective novel not originally published in serial form. Fisher, who was also a practicing physician, aimed to engage a broad audience with this genre-bending work.12
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.